Maple Bacon and Date Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Maple Bacon and Date Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with crispy edges, caramelized flavor, and irresistible texture. Roasted to golden perfection with thick-cut bacon, chopped dates, and a touch of brown sugar, they make an easy yet impressive side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners alike.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts washed and quartered
- 8 medjool dates pitted and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F
- In a large bowl, toss together the Brussels sprouts, chopped dates, chopped bacon, brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture out onto a large sheet pan in an even layer.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the Brussels sprouts are golden and crisp on the edges and the bacon is fully cooked. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
✔️ Use fresh Brussels sprouts for best texture—frozen won’t roast the same way.
✔️ Cut sprouts into quarters for more surface area and crispier edges.
✔️ Don’t overcrowd the pan—spread everything out evenly to help caramelization.
✔️ Check at the 20-minute mark to avoid overcooking if your oven runs hot.
✔️ Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to keep sugars from sticking.
✔️ Cut sprouts into quarters for more surface area and crispier edges.
✔️ Don’t overcrowd the pan—spread everything out evenly to help caramelization.
✔️ Check at the 20-minute mark to avoid overcooking if your oven runs hot.
✔️ Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to keep sugars from sticking.